Werk en Geld - Rijkdom & Luxe

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen over rijkdom en luxe, zoals "het gemaakt hebben in de schaduw" en "van arm tot rijk".

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from rags to riches [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to the action of rising from the depth of poverty to the highest of riches

Ex: The entrepreneur 's business is booming , and it seems like he is on his way from rags to riches .

to [be] rolling in (it|money) [Zinsdeel]

to have a great deal of money

Ex: If the startup takes off , they could be rolling in it in a few years .

filthy rich [Zinsdeel]

possessing an excessive amount of money

Ex: The tech entrepreneur became filthy rich after his company went public .

high (on|off) the hog [Zinsdeel]

in a very comfortable, expensive, and luxurious way

Ex: With the recent promotion , she 's been living high off the hog , dining at the finest restaurants and shopping at luxury boutiques .

to [be|live|keep] in clover [Zinsdeel]

to be living a comfortable and luxurious life

Ex: With the recent promotion , he 's been in clover , dining at high-end restaurants and traveling first-class .

in the lap of luxury [Zinsdeel]

in a very comfortable condition due to an abundance of wealth

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to [live] large [Zinsdeel]

to have a very luxurious and comfortable lifestyle

Ex: If they secure the deal , they plan to live large and invest in luxury properties and assets .

{num} better off [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to a financially superior situation than before or when compared to others

a beggar on horseback [Zinsdeel]

someone who has suddenly gained great wealth or high status and has become arrogant or corrupt

Ex: After winning the lottery , he turned into a beggar on horseback , spending recklessly and neglecting his responsibilities .

to [have] it made in the shade [Zinsdeel]

to be in a very good position and be living a luxurious life

Ex: After winning the championship , the star athlete has it made in the shade with endorsement deals and media attention .

deep pockets [zelfstandig naamwoord]

diepe zakken

Ex: The insurance company has deep pockets , making it challenging for policyholders to negotiate settlements in their favor .

De verzekeringsmaatschappij heeft diepe zakken, waardoor het voor verzekerden moeilijk is om schikkingen in hun voordeel te onderhandelen.

creature comforts [zelfstandig naamwoord]

comfort

Ex: The newly renovated office space is equipped with all the modern creature comforts to enhance employee satisfaction and productivity .

De nieuw gerenoveerde kantoorruimte is voorzien van alle moderne gemakken om de tevredenheid en productiviteit van werknemers te verbeteren.

to [strike] it rich [Zinsdeel]

to come into possession of a great sum of money in a very sudden or unexpected way

Ex: The author struck it rich with a best-selling novel that sold millions of copies worldwide .

to [live] the life of Riley [Zinsdeel]

to be enjoying a luxurious and comfortable life

Ex: The wealthy heir inherited a fortune , allowing him to live the life of Riley without having to work .

to [rake] in the money [Zinsdeel]

to earn a large amount of money, usually quickly or easily

Ex: With their innovative marketing strategies , the online retailer is raking in the money and expanding rapidly .

Werk en Geld
De Zakelijke Wereld	Kantoorleven & Werk	Functieverantwoordelijkheden en taken	Vacatures
Samenwerking & Teamwerk	Druk en actief	Geld verdienen	Rijkdom & Luxe
Armoede & Financiële Problemen	Prijs & Geld	Betalen & Kopen	Geld uitgeven of sparen